(Press Release from Thompson Speedway)

Thompson will continue to showcase Sunoco Modifieds, which will compete in eight points-counting races, supported by the Late Models, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stocks, who will all have seven points-counting races. The Lite Modified Division will race in three events, but not under the NWAAS sanction.

“In the past several seasons, our four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions have experienced great growth, not only in the quantity, but in quality of the field. We are proud to showcase them as the core of our NASCAR program,” explained Josh Vanada, General Manager of TSMP.

The Northeast’s premier touring series are all on the docket for 2018, including four stops by NASCAR’s oldest division – The Whelen Modified Tour. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will return for the second annual Thompson Throwback in mid-July. Additionally, after several strong fields at the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing, the Valenti Modified Racing Series will now open their 2018 season at the Icebreaker. The Pro All-Star Series, American-Canadian Tour, International Supermodified Association, and Northeastern Midget Association will all return to America’s first-paved oval.

“We’re glad to welcome a diverse group of sanctioning bodies and touring series back to Thompson in 2018. Their presence at our venue enhances our racing program, providing a variety for our fans. They complement our NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and add prestige to our major events,” Vanada concluded.

The 2018 season of racing kicks off Friday, April 6, with a Test & Tune day. On April 7-8, the New England stock car racing season will open with eleven divisions on the Icebreaker card, which is headlined by The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Some added excitement will take place on Saturday, April 7, as The Valenti Modified Racing Series will open their season with a 50-lap affair. The highly-anticipated Fan Appreciation Party and Champion’s Banner Raising will be held on Sunday morning, April 8.

Friday, April 6 – Sunday, April 8: 44th Annual Icebreaker

Sunday, May 20: Third Annual Limited Sportsman Long Distance & Military Night, Presented by Pepsi

Comments

Looks a lot like 17. Not a bad deal. Would have liked to see mini’ s get a sprint like 8/8/5. How about use the large asphalt pit area out back to park more NWAAS. Get some lights on the back moutian road or whatever it takes. I think it is easier to pit a car and a better place to watch the heat/feature.

What, no events for the MTS at Thompson in 2018? And I have heard the MRS management boasting they were going to put the VMRS out of business. Lets see what the Stafford schedule looks like tomorrow when its released.

Only Three rases for the lites and again won’t add it as a division… What a shocker!
I have ignored the comments for years by lite teams to wake up and smell the coffee, Thompson hates then, run them last when it’s Bellow zero, give then less practices and publicly humiliate them…
Even Joshes own words say it all…

“I hate that divission, have you ever seen them race? I wish they never came here again”

20+ showed up at the W.S,.. $75 admission for a Friday, half of them got cheated out of practice and they were run last again…

No problem Josh the King… This is one team that will never give you a dime again!